The Chery Automobiles Ltd. the company produces cars, has officially presented its first light truck 开瑞 (Dirks), spy shots of which we have published before. Quite harmonious design of the cabin remaines unchanged. Karry trucks (under that brand it will be produced) can be painted in wide range of colors, which is unusual for China - white, silver, gray, red, red/black, green and gold. Karry Dirks will be available in two versions with payload of 2 and 3 tons. Under the cab is installed license Foton Cummins ISF2.8s4129V diesel at 130 hp, which works with a 6-speed manual gearbox ZF. The front suspension is double wishbone independent, the rear is leaf springs. The brakes are discs ventilated on all wheels. All of these are usual for European trucks, but not for Chinese! Is the Chery decided to enter Europe market?

would like info on setting timing on 1925 American LaFrance-12. 6 cylinder in line engine. Has Magneto and distributor. Where should the advance lever be positioned for setting timing? How many degree of timing does the engine require 34, 36, 38 degrees Before Top Dead Center. Should the engine be started with any of the compression valves opened? Need this info for a Christmas parade in Titusville, Fl. Thanks for any help. Richard Burns, fire Chief's father in law.